What Does a Sociological Perspective Tell Us About Education in the United

question 110

Multiple Choice

What does a sociological perspective tell us about education in the United States?

• A) Anyone who works hard can get good grades.
• B) Education is the pathway to material success and, as such, rewards the best and brightest individuals.
• C) Tracking helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds achieve material success.
• D) Educational success often has as much to do with social stratification as it does with individual ability.
• E) Boys tend to be smarter than girls.

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